Obituaries

Cobb Charlene Sue Cobb, age 39 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away April 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

Loeffelholz Carl Alan Loeffelholz passed away on April 8, 2026 at the age of 69 at home surrounded by family. He was born on May 25, 1956 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Paul Anton Loeffelholz and Ella Jean (Bogan) Loeffelholz. Carl lived a remarkable life filled with family and friends.

Milburn Edward Tucker, known to family and friends as “Tucker”, passed away with family by his side on March 12, 2026, in Paris, Texas, at the age 85. He was born on September 8, 1940, in Harris, Oklahoma. After graduating from Seminole High School, he attended Seminole Junior College.

Parker Billie “Bill” Houston Parker landed to begin his mission on November 1, 1933. He was cleared for his final takeoff, destination heaven, on April 4, 2026. Billie was born to James Houston Parker and Mary Ellen Hamlin Parker in Gladewater, Texas.

Harris Seminole, OK resident Russell Dean Harris passed away onThursday, April 2, 2026 at his home at the age of 70. Russell was born on July 11, 1955 in Oklahoma City, OK to Patrick Horace Harris Sr. and Retha Aldean (Phillips) Harris. He grew up in Midwest City and moved to Seminole in 1975.

Doolen Gwendylynne Ann (Krcha) “Gwen” Doolen, age 76 and former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away April 6, 2026 at McLoud Nursing Center, in McLoud, Oklahoma. A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

Patterson Marvin Lee Patterson, age 84 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away April 3, 2026 at Oklahoma City Veterans Center. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

Harjo The Lord gave Wany Harjo her first breath on May 10, 1951, to Reverand John and Nora Tebe in Wewoka. She gave the Lord her last breath and entered eternal rest on April 1st, 2026, at the age of 74. Wany graduated from Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah.

Gatewood Donald Lee Gatewood, age 89 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma passed away April 1, 2026 at his home. No memorial service is planned at this time, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.

Seminole native Joseph Hinex III passed away on March 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Hinex Jr.